Decisions

1.   That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and Regeneration and the Head of Engineering and Transport and those officers so designated by them to implement the Welsh Government guidance on the administration of the Bus Emergency Scheme (BES) while this mechanism continues to support the bus industry.

2.   That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and Regeneration and Head of Engineering and Transport to enter into Covid-19 Indemnity Agreements with Passenger Transport Operators in accordance with the guidance provided by Welsh Ministers, the Welsh Government Covid19-Bus Industry Support April 2020 and any subsequent guidance that may be issued by the Welsh Government.

That approval be granted to advertise the revocation of existing Traffic Orders, (the proposed implementation of Disabled Badge Holders only Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Limited Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm One hour No Return within 2 hours permit holders exempt and Limited Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm One hour No Return within 2 hours traffic regulation orders) at Herbert Street, Pontardawe (as detailed at Appendix A to the circulated report) and should no objections be received, the proposals be implemented on site as advertised.

That the Kickstart application be submitted to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). This would enable Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to act as Gateway Representative, to support local businesses and young unemployed people.

That approval be granted for Free Christmas parking in Neath, Port Talbot and Pontardawe Pay and Display car parks from Saturday,12^th December 2020 to Friday, 1^st January 2021 inclusive (excluding The Gnoll, Afan Forest Country Park and Aberavon Seafront car parks.)